Swelling? When to worry?

LoobyBump · Feb 23rd, 2010, 06:39 AM

Morning all

I know we all swell during pregnancy, but when should we start to really worry?

I have had to take my engagement ring off, just my wedding and eternity left, but now they are getting uncomfy. This morning the swelling hasn't gone down since i got up, and the skin on my fingers feels sort of tight. My feet aren't too bad, but the veins on my hands and feet are also popping quite a bit.

Another thing, which i'm not sure is connected, but i feel like i'm bursting for the loo, but can't actually do a propper elephant wee (as i call a big wee lol!)

What do you girls think?

shortie1990 · Feb 23rd, 2010, 07:29 AM

I'm not sure..but about the loo... I feel like i'm bursting (like about to wet myself sort of thing) and then no big elephant wee either!

i wonder if this is baby squashing the bladder?

LoobyBump · Feb 23rd, 2010, 07:34 AM

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Originally Posted by shortie1990

I'm not sure..but about the loo... I feel like i'm bursting (like about to wet myself sort of thing) and then no big elephant wee either!

i wonder if this is baby squashing the bladder?

I thought that too...i'm on my 3rd baby, and i still feel stupid worrying about these little things

shortie1990 · Feb 23rd, 2010, 07:40 AM

I just assumed thats what it was.. i said to my OH last night that I actually felt pregnant..and he just looked at me and said...that might be because you ARE? But my bump is sort of just starting to appear, (i just look like i've eaten too much cake

) but walking the stairs is like a BIG chore and feeling like i'm bursting for the toilet when i'm not etc..

god help me when i have a bump!

ProudMum · Feb 23rd, 2010, 07:44 AM

with the ''swelling'', isnt it more to do with weight gain?? with my first baby I knew it wasnt swelling that caused my rings to be too tight because my hands didnt have that "cold appearance" to them. My MW always said you can tell if its swelling if your hands look red, as tho you've been out in the cold. I think my ring size went up by about 3 sizes with DS.

LoobyBump · Feb 23rd, 2010, 07:51 AM

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Originally Posted by shortie1990

I just assumed thats what it was.. i said to my OH last night that I actually felt pregnant..and he just looked at me and said...that might be because you ARE? But my bump is sort of just starting to appear, (i just look like i've eaten too much cake

) but walking the stairs is like a BIG chore and feeling like i'm bursting for the toilet when i'm not etc..

god help me when i have a bump!

lol, i look like i've eaten all the cake, but that's probably because i have

shortie1990 · Feb 23rd, 2010, 07:54 AM

me too actually, not just the cake..the chocolate and sweets and anything else that I can get my mits on

... such a healthy diet I have!

ProudMum · Feb 23rd, 2010, 07:54 AM

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Originally Posted by LoobyBump

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Originally Posted by shortie1990

I just assumed thats what it was.. i said to my OH last night that I actually felt pregnant..and he just looked at me and said...that might be because you ARE? But my bump is sort of just starting to appear, (i just look like i've eaten too much cake

) but walking the stairs is like a BIG chore and feeling like i'm bursting for the toilet when i'm not etc..

god help me when i have a bump!

lol, i look like i've eaten all the cake, but that's probably because i have

wish I had LOL... I'm quite upset that Im only craving eggs and cheese and savory stuff

thats boys for you. xx oh and Im peeing no end too. I was in my front room last night and I was absolutely bursting- my son was blocking the door and I was literelly wimpering to get out lol..... I can also feel the baby kicking my bladder which is no fun at all... and My bum too.

ProudMum · Feb 23rd, 2010, 07:55 AM

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Originally Posted by shortie1990

such a healthy diet I have!

i'll second that lol...

shortie1990 · Feb 23rd, 2010, 07:59 AM

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Originally Posted by ProudMum

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Originally Posted by LoobyBump

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Originally Posted by shortie1990

I just assumed thats what it was.. i said to my OH last night that I actually felt pregnant..and he just looked at me and said...that might be because you ARE? But my bump is sort of just starting to appear, (i just look like i've eaten too much cake

) but walking the stairs is like a BIG chore and feeling like i'm bursting for the toilet when i'm not etc..

god help me when i have a bump!

lol, i look like i've eaten all the cake, but that's probably because i have

wish I had LOL... I'm quite upset that Im only craving eggs and cheese and savory stuff

thats boys for you. xx oh and Im peeing no end too. I was in my front room last night and I was absolutely bursting- my son was blocking the door and I was literelly wimpering to get out lol..... I can also feel the baby kicking my bladder which is no fun at all... and My bum too.

I can't get enough sweet stuff, chocolate and cakes and all that rubbish..but i'm having a boy..

Feb 23rd, 2010, 06:39 AM	#1
LoobyBump Pregnant (Expecting) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Lancashire, UK Posts: 1,023	Swelling? When to worry? Morning all I know we all swell during pregnancy, but when should we start to really worry? I have had to take my engagement ring off, just my wedding and eternity left, but now they are getting uncomfy. This morning the swelling hasn't gone down since i got up, and the skin on my fingers feels sort of tight. My feet aren't too bad, but the veins on my hands and feet are also popping quite a bit. Another thing, which i'm not sure is connected, but i feel like i'm bursting for the loo, but can't actually do a propper elephant wee (as i call a big wee lol!) What do you girls think?

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shortie1990 Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Blackburn, Lancashire Posts: 5,671	I'm not sure..but about the loo... I feel like i'm bursting (like about to wet myself sort of thing) and then no big elephant wee either! i wonder if this is baby squashing the bladder?

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shortie1990 Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Blackburn, Lancashire Posts: 5,671	I just assumed thats what it was.. i said to my OH last night that I actually felt pregnant..and he just looked at me and said...that might be because you ARE? But my bump is sort of just starting to appear, (i just look like i've eaten too much cake ) but walking the stairs is like a BIG chore and feeling like i'm bursting for the toilet when i'm not etc.. god help me when i have a bump!

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Feb 23rd, 2010, 07:44 AM	#5
ProudMum Pregnant (Expecting) BnB Addict Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: lincolnshire Posts: 3,170	with the ''swelling'', isnt it more to do with weight gain?? with my first baby I knew it wasnt swelling that caused my rings to be too tight because my hands didnt have that "cold appearance" to them. My MW always said you can tell if its swelling if your hands look red, as tho you've been out in the cold. I think my ring size went up by about 3 sizes with DS.

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Feb 23rd, 2010, 07:54 AM	#7
shortie1990 Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Blackburn, Lancashire Posts: 5,671	me too actually, not just the cake..the chocolate and sweets and anything else that I can get my mits on ... such a healthy diet I have!

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